As the federal government shores up its systems and workforce, agencies must avoid defending against yesterday's cyber threats. New technology can make phishing attempts harder to detect and have users questioning the authenticity of data, images and information. To explore tomorrow’s technology and threats, Defense One and Nextgov are teaming up for the first-ever Cyber Summit on November 19 in Washington, DC. Join us to hear federal an...

The Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program was created in 2012 with the vision that all federal networks should be continuously scanned to identify and respond to threats and breaches. A tremendous amount has changed in the years since, for both the program itself and the government networks it protects, but that central CDM mission remains. FCW's 4th Annual CDM Summit will bring together the top government program leaders and essential...

Whether lowering costs, increasing efficiency, or delivering improved citizen services, technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data analytics are transforming the way state and local governments operate and deliver services. As technology increasingly becomes a cornerstone of government, how do technical leaders not only keep up with the latest technologies but also harness the entire ecosystem of partners, platform...

What’s coming over the horizon? At the 2019 edition of Defense One’s annual look into the future, we will discuss global threats, industry trends, advanced technology, national-security policy, and 2020 politics through interviews with top leaders and conversations about bold ideas.

From WindyGrid, its open data street mapping platform, to the Array of Things, an ambitious citywide sensor project initiative to collect data on everything from air quality to pedestrian traffic, Chicago has been a leader in using technology to connect the city to its data and ensuring cities around the country can replicate its success. At this event we’ll explore Chicago’s embrace of the Internet of Things and the role analytics...

In today’s digitized world, government healthcare and people-centric systems increasingly rely on technology and data to provide services, conduct health research, and optimize business processes. Interoperability within and across healthcare systems, exceptional digital experiences, and secure data storage are not just expected by citizens but often required by law. A critical component to meeting this promise of modernized health IT is...

Join Washington Technology on Nov. 6 to hear what executives from leading companies in the federal market are watching and planning for in 2020. These top executives will share what they see as opportunities for growth as well as the challenges they see ahead. They have key insights into customer pain points and the challenges that both government and industry will need to address. Their presentations will be followed by a group Q&A sessio...

With the rise of digital government, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence, federal agencies are collecting and analyzing more data than ever. Although this deluge of data can often be overwhelming, organizations that layer analytics on top of their data are able to uncover insights that improve operations, save money, inform policy and provide better services to citizens. Whether it’s defending the homeland, identifying wa...

As new forms of advanced technology are introduced to government users, there are many questions about what to pursue, what to invest in and what to simply observe for a while. A good way to learn and share is thru the various communities that have sprung up in government that are focused on AI or Robotic Process Automation and to listen to the experiences of others at agencies that may be further along the development process. Join leaders fr...

Data is a key strategic asset to government agencies. Accessed effectively and deployed strategically, data has the power to unlock new insights, enhance decision-making, deliver cost savings, and ultimately help agencies meet their missions. However, as the wave of data threatens to become a deluge, the imperative to turn data into actionable information intensifies. Additionally, as transformative technologies such as artificial intelligence...